To know why a problem exists, you need to understand the reasons behind it. In logistics, there are a ton of issues; two of them are driver and capacity shortages. The two may sound the same, but they’re very different. However, they both result in potential delay and reduced efficiency. Understanding both of them gives […]
How to Renegotiate Your Logistics Rate
Your business has improved, and your needs have changed. However, have your logistics contracts advanced too? Odds are, they haven’t. The rates and terms you haggled in the past may not matter to your business’ current needs. If your business has grown and you believe you deserve better deals, you have to renegotiate your terms […]
Nine Ways to Reduce Freight Costs
Cost-cutting is usually the last remedy of choice for downward-trending profits. However, there’s nothing wrong with cutting your expenses if you can increase your profit without compromising your operation’s integrity. If you want to cut your logistics costs, you actually have more opportunities than you think! Consider these nine ways to polish your freight operations […]
Four Factors to Consider When Choosing a Logistics Company
Choosing your third-party logistics (3PL) service provider is never easy. Hiring the wrong 3PL could mean financial loss for your business, especially when freight is at the heart of your operations. To make sure that you partner with the right 3PL for your company, please consider these four factors: Resources Your logistics provider must have […]
Why Hire Third-Party Logistics Provider
As a business owner myself, I understand that you want your business to grow and become successful. When your company starts to expand, the operations become more complicated as well. You’ll face challenges that demand more management and manpower to overcome. One of those many challenges is logistics. Sure, you may want to expand your […]
Supply, Distribution, Production and Reverse logistics
Logistics management ensures the proper and timely distribution, storage and reclamation of needed materials. It uses a variety of applications from material productions to commodity delivery to military maneuvers. Logistics management has four main types, each emphasizing a different aspect of the supply process. Supply Management and Logistics Supply management involves the planning and coordination […]